Open Rehearsal

• Runtime is approximately 150 minutes with a 20 minute break at the conductor's discretion. Rehearsal order is at the conductor's discretion.

TACO Classical Concert

• Runtime is approximately 107 minutes including a 20 minute intermission.
• There will be a post-concert Q&A after the concert with Robert Spano, Jessica Rivera & Will Liverman

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS:

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

BARBER: Knoxville: Summer of 1915

BRAHMS: A German Requiem

Performing Artists

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra

Providence Singers

Robert Spano, conductor

Jessica Rivera, soprano

Will Liverman, baritone

Program Notes

Discover informative commentary and background information about the music, composers and performing artists featured in this program.

Parking

For most concerts, paid parking in The VETS event parking lot directly across from the front entrance of the auditorium is $20 upon entrance, cash and credit cards accepted. The entrance to this lot is on Park Street, about a half block north of Avenue of the Arts. Please allow extra time to enter this lot, which opens around 5:30pm and can fill up early.

Parking in the Providence Place Mall parking garage is free for the first two hours and $2 for hours three through five. On-street metered parking is available on Francis and Smith Streets.

Free parking is available ONLY at the State parking lot located on the south side of Smith Street next to the State House. Although the parking lot is lit, it is open and exposed. Please hide your valuable items and lock your vehicle.

Trolley Shuttle
For all Saturday evening TACO Classical Series concerts, our annual Handel's Messiah concert and our annual Gala concert, the Philharmonic runs a free trolley shuttle between the Capitol parking lot on Smith Street and The VETS before the concert, starting approximately an hour and 15 minutes before the concert until approximately 10 minutes after the start of the concert. This shuttle does not run during intermission.

After the concert, the shuttle will usually pick up at the same stop as pre-concert drop off. This is typically at the corner of Park Street and Avenue of the Arts, but may vary based on traffic and road access. The shuttle runs until just after the post-concert Q&A. If there is no post-concert Q&A, the shuttle will run until the hall is empty.

Below is a list of the features and services available at The VETS.

Wheelchair Access & Seating

The VETS has reserved special areas for those attending with the use of a wheelchair. These seating options are available during your seat selection across seating price levels. Ushers are available to assist, especially in the event of a General Admission concert.

The elevator is located to the right as you enter the main lobby. This elevator provides access to the lower lobby, orchestra and mezzanine levels. Please note that the elevator does not access the first or second balcony levels. For questions, contact the Box Office at 401.248.7000.

Very limited accessible parking is available in the circle directly in front of The VETS on a first-come-first-served basis.

Companion Wheelchair Seating
Wheelchair companion seating is available for purchase online and over the phone. Look for a "i" shape on the seating map when making your selection.

Assistance for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Assisted listening devices are available and free to use for all performances at The VETS. They can be obtained at the House Manager's podium in the main lobby, free of charge. These devices are intended to assist only the listening quality of amplified speech and announcements.

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome inside The VETS and must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times. If you intend to bring a service animal to an event, please notify a Box Office representative at time of purchase so that an aisle seat may be reserved for you.

Facilities
Restrooms are located on the mezzanine and basement levels. Accessible restrooms are available on both the mezzanine and basement levels via the elevator. Bar and concessions are located on the main floor and mezzanine levels.